Which case?

sten_super · 6 Aug 2007 at 13:29

I am looking to get a new case for my pc. I currently have a Thermaltake Tsunami Deluxe, but it is not big enough and seems to be running quite hot.

I don't know much about modding pcs etc., my setup is currently running the CPU at around 50*C, going up to between 55-58*C under load (and occasionally a bit higher). The CPU max temp (before the machine freezes) is 62*C, so I'm worried I'm a bit too close to it.

Anyway, this is my spec...

Intel Quad Core 6600
Striker Extreme motherboard
4 x 1Gb 667Mhz Kingston RAM
2 x Nvidia GeForce 8800GTX SLi
3 x 400Gb HDs
1000W ThermalTake PSU
ThermalTake Sonic Tower R2 CPU cooler

I was thinking of getting a CoolerMaster Stacker 832, and adding probably 4 of the optional 120mm fans (1 extra front, 1 top, and 2 side) as I'm a pessimist and concerned about overheating (but not overkill!). While I presume this would be fine, does anyone have any other suggestions (or problems/drawbacks with that solution)?

Thanks,

Jon

*edit: what I mean to say is that I don't mind if I have overkill. I'd much rather that to what I have now (notenoughkill)

mysticsniper · 6 Aug 2007 at 13:35

I have a Stacker, the 810 version, which isn't overkill, but still does the job when it comes to my hardware. I do have the Cross flow fan installed as well. You should be able to pick one of these up for half the price of the 832

V|per · 6 Aug 2007 at 13:41

um, the temperatures you are getting are normal for a quad core dude... should be fairly safe up to 70°c as a rule, but even then, they wont throttle untill they hit 85°c... why does you computer shut down at 62°c? is that what you have it set to in the bios or something? because i would say that is a very low temperature to have it set at...

sten_super · 6 Aug 2007 at 14:03

V|per said:
um, the temperatures you are getting are normal for a quad core dude... should be fairly safe up to 70°c as a rule, but even then, they wont throttle untill they hit 85°c... why does you computer shut down at 62°c? is that what you have it set to in the bios or something? because i would say that is a very low temperature to have it set at...

I did at one point find the official Intel figures which said 62.2*C, but I can't find them now... but on this website it says the same (sorry it's a long list you have to search).

http://users.erols.com/chare/elec.htm

Also, I know this is the case because when I originally received the PC after buying it the machine was overheating (the CPU reached 63/64*C according to Nvidia Monitor), I send it back, they installed another fan, and it hasn't crashed since (and the temperatures have been reduced). I don't think it's a BIOS thing as the machine freezes, as if it is crashing, rather than shutting down.